Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Updated January 22, 2026

Giant T-bone steak grilled over wood, seasoned only with salt and olive oil. Florence's famous steak.

Cook time
1 hr 15 min
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Ingredients

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Measurement units
  • 2 ½ lb Porterhouse or T-bone, 2+ inches thick
  • 3 tbsp Tuscan extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 whole lemon wedge

Instructions

Temper to room temp
Bring steak to room temperature, 1 hour minimum.
Ingredients
  • steak (2 ½ lb)
On the grill
Grill over very high heat (450-500°F surface) (wood fire ideally). Cook 5-7 minutes per side for rare. Stand on bone edge 2 minutes. Season with salt only AFTER cooking.
Equipment
  • wood-fired grill (500°F+ surface)
Ingredients
  • salt (1 tbsp)
Drizzle with oil
Rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil. Offer pepper and lemon on side. Serve on wooden board.
Ingredients
  • oil (3 tbsp)
  • pepper (1 tsp)
  • lemon (1 whole)

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